You don’t have to decide between Greece’s 6000 islands for gleaming whitewashed buildings, sinfully delicious seafood, and pristine beaches. Heck, I’m happy attending San Diego’s Greek Festival every year, where I shamelessly close my eyes, stuff my face with gyros and galaktoboureko, and pretend I’m in Athens for the day. As you’re surely aware, Greece …

Planning on heading to Europe soon for an early-season sunny getaway? We’ve got good news for you: across much of the southern half of the continent, temperatures will be summer-high starting from April, except… You guessed it, smaller crowds! If bumping into selfie-takers every step of the way and paying $12 for a bog-standard Limoncello …

They say Paris is never a bad idea, but that’s only because your bank account can’t speak. Take it from me, someone who had the pleasure of visiting the iconic city’s endless cafes and astounding marvels last fall. Once the excitement wears off, anxiety ensues when it comes time to check your account balance. But, …

We said affordable. It’s not Italy and its glitzy Amalfi Coast, not Spain and its sun-drenched Costa Del Sol, and certainly not Greece and its overpriced, jam-packed Cycladic islands: the Mediterranean treasure stealing all the limelight right now is Tunisia. Straddling the ancient sea, it officially tallied 10 million visitors in 2024 for the first …

Following Croatia’s accession in 2023 and last year’s Bulgaria and Romania, yet another European country is expected to join Europe’s Schengen Area soon: This year, Cyprus is expected to conclude its negotiation talks with the border-free zone and become its 30th member, but what does this mean effectively for travelers, especially Americans staying mid- to …

Bye, bye Italy, France, hello Türkiye––or as the former name spelled out, Turkey: A transcontinental country bestriding the natural border between Europe and Asia, it is seeing a remarkable increase in tourism, particularly coming from the United States, with 1.9 million Americans traveling across the Atlantic to marvel at its ancient sites and natural wonders. …

Paris is the most sought-after destination in the whole of Europe this winter, and it’s not hard to see why: between the elegant Haussmann boulevards, the sparkly Eiffel Tower, and the romantic bistro culture, it’s a bucket list destination for millions of travelers. Despite being the capital of France, however, it is not its oldest …

When you envision the Med, what comes to mind? It’s likely Greece, Italy, the French Riviera, or perhaps even trendier coastlines like Malta and Turkiye. What you may not picture are 3 lesser-known countries with just as vibrant blue waters and possibly even more captivating cultures than some of the aforementioned hotspots. As more travelers …

As travelers scope out new destinations rather than follow the same old crowd, more and more thrilling destinations are popping up, ready to welcome you with open arms. Given the landscape of the travel industry’s epic comeback, some destinations are doing the exact opposite, practically yanking welcome mats out from under travelers’ feet. But there’s …

There’s no shortage of paradises to choose from for digital nomads to pack their bags and jet off to, but there’s one more to add to the list, with a new airport expected to put this coastal gem on the map. The Mediterranean is teeming with blue-water shores and laid-back communities embracing the nomad lifestyle, …

If there’s one place on Earth where you can witness the most incredible marriage between paradisic beaches and centuries-old cultures, it’s the Mediterranean. But as we all grow tired of the articles pushing Greece, Italy, or Spain down our throats, there’s another, far lesser-known gem that has emerged in the international travel scene as one …

I’ve always been partial to a Greek beach getaway and after years of exploring almost all of the country’s many, many sunny hubs I’ve become somewhat of an expert, too. I’ve seen everything from the white stone houses of Santorini to the (in my opinion, overhyped) beaches of Mykonos, but this summer, some of my …